Prayer Walk is a strategy guided by the Spirit to identify people of peace—those interested in learning about Discovery Bible Study, with the goal of forming discovery groups that subsequently multiply into additional groups. It consists of the following steps.
PRAY
Seek guidance from the Holy Spirit to discern whom to focus on. Establish a dedicated group of people committed to praying for you and your team while engaging in Prayer Walk.
DISCOVER
Go to those who the Holy Spirit directs you to. Give consideration to two main groups: those benefiting from Access Ministries (food distribution, etc.), and the PIPSY (Poor, Internationals, Prisoners, Sick & Youth). They are particularly receptive due to hardship, isolation, brokenness, frailty, and curiosity. Matthew 25:34-36
Try to team with at least one other person during the Prayer Walk. In group settings, pair up to approach doors together. Establish a consistent time window each week to connect with people.
Begin with a warm, friendly introduction: "Hi, my name is _________ and this is ______________. We're reaching out to people in the area to provide encouragement and support."
Start with a prayer-focused approach: "One way we offer support is through prayer. Can we pray for you? If God could perform a miracle in your life, what would you ask for?" Pray accordingly. People often become more receptive after experiencing a significant answer to prayer.
Continue by stating: "Another way we aim to serve is by sharing an encouraging Bible story." Share a story from the DBS Story Sets, ask what it says about God and people, and pose the Golden Question: "Do you know others who would be encouraged to hear this story from you?" If yes, offer to send them the story and related questions.
Consider being more direct, especially with believers: "I'm looking for someone interested in helping see lives transformed by Jesus. Are you that person, or do you know someone who might be?" Let the answers to this question guide you to a person of peace.
DISCIPLE
Meet consistently to provide training and coaching. Start the training journey by introducing Discovery Bible Study (DBS), aiming to keep the sessions concise, preferably within three sessions. Subsequently, guide them through Coach as they initiate the multiplication process by establishing a discovery group. Introduce additional tools like FARM Conversation, Pray, and One Thing Study gradually, depending on the context and readiness.
Resources
- Watch Compassion (8:05)
- Watch Finding Access on Mission (37:30)
- Watch Access Ministry (56:03)
- Watch Movements in Sudan (Access ministry) (46:53)
- View DMM Resources